Abstract: Natural cyclic polyalcohols such as polyfructoses and, dehydration products of sugar alcohols can be used for stabilising thermoplastic polymers, at a ratio of 0.001-5 phr of polyol with respect to the polymer. The cyclic polyol is in particular inulin or sorbitan. The polymer to be stabilised is in particular PVC, PE, PP or a halogenated rubber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recrystallizing diacetal, such as 1,3:2,4-bis-O-(benzylidene)-D-sorbitol or a nuclearly substituted derivative thereof, in a polyolefin resin without giving a yellowish tint to the polyolefin resin; a polyolefin resin molded article containing a recrystallized diacetal which is obtainable by said recrystallization method; a method for producing polyolefin resin pellets containing the recrystallized diacetal by utilizing said recrystallization method, and polyolefin resin pellets obtainable by the above method; and a method for producing a polyolefin resin molded article by heating and melting said pellets at a temperature not lower than its sol-gel transition temperature during the heating cycle and rapidly cooling the melt; and a polyolefin resin molded article obtainable by said method.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rubber sulfur-vulcanizable composition designed for manufacturing tire treads, comprising at least a diene elastomer, a white filler as reinforcing filler and as coupling agent (white filler/elastomer) a multifunctionalized polyorganosiloxane comprising per molecule: a) at least a first siloxyl unit bearing, on the silicon atom, at least one linear or branched C1-C15 alkoxyl radical; and b) at least a second siloxyl unit bearing, on the silicon atom, at least one radical of general formula Z—SH, Z being a linear or branched divalent hydracarbon, comprising preferebly 2 to 30 carbons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to titanate compounds of the formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms and x is an integer of from 2 to 8.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to filled polyol compositions which employ midrange molecular weight polyols and which have specific gravities less than about 1.5 and viscosities less than about 100,000 centipoise at 25 C. The filled polyols are especially suited for manufacture of filled polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition having heat deterioration resistance comprising: (A) 100 parts by weight of a synthetic resin; and (B) 0.001 to 10 parts by weight of hydrotalcite particles defined by the following (i) to (iv): (i) the hydrotalcite particles are represented by the following chemical structure formula (1): {(Mg)y(Zn)z}1−x(Al)x(OH)2(An−)x/n.mH2O  (1); (ii) the hydrotalcite particles have an average secondary particle diameter of 2 &mgr;m or less; (iii) the hydrotalcite particles have a specific surface area (measured by a BET method) of 1 to 30 m2/g; and (iv) the hydrotalcite particles contain an iron compound and a manganese compound in a total amount of 0.02 wt % or less in terms of metals (Fe+Mn). A molded article formed from the above resin composition of the present invention is excellent in heat deterioration resistance and impact resistance and satisfactory in the dispersibility of hydrotalcite particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyamide resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyamide resin and 0.001 to 2 parts by weight of at least two kinds of fillers having different average particle sizes from each other, an average particle size of a filler having minimum average particle size in said at least two kinds of fillers being 0.001 to 2 &mgr;m, an average particle size of a filler having maximum average particle size in said at least two kinds of fillers being more than 2 &mgr;m and not more than 15 &mgr;m, said at least two kinds of fillers having the following particle size distribution: (a) 20 to 90% by weight of a filler having a particle size of not more than 2 &mgr;m, (b) 0 to 15% by weight of a filler having a particle size of more than 2 &mgr;m and less than 3 &mgr;m, and (c) 10 to 80% by weight of a filler having a particle size of not less than 3 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A vulcanizable elastomeric composition comprises a moisture stabilized polymer, a reinforcing filler comprising silica, a processing aid, and a cure agent comprising an effective amount of sulfur to achieve a satisfactory cure of the composition. The moisture stabilized polymer comprises the hydrolysis reaction product of a hydrolyzable substituent of an alkoxysilane terminated polymer reacted with a viscosity stabilizing effective amount of a viscosity stabilizing agent comprising a first long chain alcohol, prior to contacting the polymer with water. The processing aid is a second long chain alcohol, an alkyl alkoxysilane, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of rubber mixtures containing 1 to 500 parts by weight of one or more water-repellent fillers with a methanol wettability of ≧5 wt. % to 100 parts by weight of rubber, characterized in that said water-repellent fillers are blended with one or more rubber latices and the mixture is then processes jointly, and also to rubber mixtures that can be produced with this process. The present invention relates furthermore to the use of the rubber mixtures produced by the process according to the invention for the production of tires, treads or molded articles of all kinds.

Abstract: A process for producing a rubber compound for tires, where the ingredients of the rubber compound include: a polymer base containing an unsaturated chain which can be crosslinked with sulphur-based systems; at least one silica-based reinforcing filler; a silica-binding agent including a silane containing at least one sulphur atom; and a vulcanizing system. The process includes the steps of feeding the polymer base, the silica-based reinforcing filler, and the silica-binding agent ingredients continuously into a path for mixing and advancing an ingredient blend, wherein the mixing and advancing of the blend take place together. The path includes an initial stretch, an intermediate stretch, and a final stretch; each stretch defined between respective inlet and outlet sections.

Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire tread comprising (1) (i) 60 to 90 parts by weight of natural rubber and/or polyisoprene rubber, (ii) 10 to 35 parts by weight of a high cis polybutadiene rubber having a melt viscosity of 90 to 150 cps and a cis content of 90% by weight or more, and (iii) 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of an A-B type block copolymer composed of (A) a poly(styrene-butadiene) or polybutadiene block having a styrene content (St) of 0 to 35% by weight and a butadiene content (Bd) of 65 to 100% by weight, having a 1,2-vinyl bond content (Vn) of 5 to 80 mol %, and satisfying the relationship of Vn≦2St+30 and (B) a polyisoprene block having a cis content of at least 70% by weight, in a ratio by weight (A)/(B) of 20 to 80/80 to 20, and (2) 40 to 60 parts by weight of carbon black having an N2SA of 125 m2/g or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which have, particularly, an inhibitory activity on production of melanin, a cell activating activity and an anti-bacterial activity, are derived from natural sources, and are safe and not harmful. One or more compounds represented by the following general formula are contained: wherein R1 represents —CH2OH, —COOR6 or —COOX, whereupon X is a group capable forming a salt and R6 represents hydrogen or a C1 to C3 lower alkyl group; R2 to R5 each represent hydrogen or a methyl group; and . . . A . . . represents ═C(CH3)—, —C(CH3)═, —C(═CH2)—, —CH(CH3)— or —C(OH) (CH3)—.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for synthesizing random styrene-isoprene rubber comprising: (1) continuously charging isoprene, styrene, an initiator, and a solvent into a first polymerization zone, (2) allowing the isoprene and styrene to copolymerize in the first polymerization zone to total conversion of 60 to 95 percent to produce a polymer cement containing living styrene-isoprene chains, (3) continuously charging the polymer cement containing living styrene-isoprene chains and additional isoprene monomer into a second polymerization zone, wherein from 5 to 40 percent of the total amount of isoprene changed is charged into the second polymerization zone, (4) allowing the copolymerization to continue in the second polymerization zone to a conversion of the isoprene monomer of at least 90 percent wherein the total conversion of styrene and isoprene in the second polymerization zone is limited to a maximum of 98 percent, (5) withdrawing a polymer cement of random styrene-isoprene rubber having living cha

Abstract: The invention relates to aliphatically unsaturated organosilicon compounds having 2 to 17 silicon atoms, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crosslinkable organopolysiloxane compositions, especially in compositions which can be crosslinked peroxidically or by hydrosilylation.

Abstract: Provided is a low volatile organic content (VOC), isocyanate based curable oil-in-water emulsion of a polyisocyanate crosslinker and a surface active isocyanate reactive material in an aqueous medium, and a process for the preparation thereof. Also provided is a water-in-oil intermediate product to which an aqueous medium can be added to produce the curable oil-in-water emulsions. Such curable emulsions are particularly suited for use in coatings applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a systematic method for “engineering” hybrid inorganic/organic compounds (IOCs) to exhibit specific physico-chemical properties as may be desired for a particular materials application. Such hybrid inorganic/organic compounds comprise, in some embodiments, an organic phase in the form of a polymer matrix and an inorganic phase that is chemically linked thereto. In one embodiment of the method, given a specific application, (i) desired physico-chemical properties to be possessed by the hybrid IOC are defined; (ii) candidate inorganic and organic phases are selected; (iii) the morphology of those phases is controlled via “microstructural engineering” such that the phases collectively exhibit the physico-chemical properties required of the hybrid IOC; and (iv) the morphology of the hybrid IOC is controlled via “macrostructural engineering” such that the physico-chemical collectively possessed by the phases are exhibited by the hybrid IOC.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of an elastomer which contains a dispersion of a reinforcing system formed in situ within an elastomer host by the interaction of a telechelic hydroxy and/or alkoxy terminated polysiloxane and a reticulating agent having a moiety comprised of at least two alkoxy groups. The invention further includes a rubber composition of at least two elastomers wherein one of said elastomers is a pre-formed composite of elastomer and the in situ formed reinforcement system. A tire having a component of such rubber composition, particularly a tire tread, is specifically contemplated.

Abstract: A thermosetting powder coating composition prepared by a wet process, which contains a mixture comprising (a) an epoxy-containing acrylic resin, (b) a polycarboxylic acid compound curing agent, (c) fine crosslinked resin particles and/or (d) a resin that exists in the liquid form at room temperature.

Abstract: A miscible polymer blend of superior mechanical strength, hardness and abrasion or mar resistance comprising PVDF and at least one compatible aromatic polyimide. The aromatic polyimide in the miscible polymer blend acts as a nucleating agent for PVDF crystallization. The miscible polymer blend comprising PVDF and aromatic polyimide does not exhibit the negative characteristic of reduced mechanical strength encountered in PVDF and polymer alloys known in the art. The PVDF/aromatic polyimide alloy is prepared by dissolving, separately, PVDF and the aromatic polyimide in a solvent and blending the solutions to form the required composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric composition that can be molded into rubbery articles having excellent oil resistance and excellent heat resistance. The properties of the polymeric composition of this invention are similar to those of hydrogenated nitrile rubber. However, the polymeric compositions of this invention offer a significant economic advantage over traditional hydrogenated nitrile rubbers. This is because the polymeric compositions of this invention are made by blending hydrogenated nitrile rubber with a much less expensive rubbery polymer. Unexpectedly, the physical properties of the polymeric blends of this invention are very similar to those of pure hydrogenated nitrile rubbers.

Abstract: Curable coating compositions comprising either a liquid or particulate curable film-forming resinous material, a flow control agent which is a copolymer and optionally a carrier for the liquid resinous material. The copolymer is from at least one non-amino, non-hydroxyl and non-acid functional alkyl acrylate or methacrylate containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and functional monomer of either (i) amino functional acrylates and methacrylates in an effective amount to give the copolymer an amine value in the range from 2 to 70, or (ii) acid functional acrylate and methacrylate in an effective amount to give the copolymer an acid value in the range of from 10 to 30. Additionally, with either functional monomer (i) or (ii) another functional comonomer (iii) can be present in the copolymer which is hydroxyalkyl acrylate and/or hydroxyalkyl methacrylate and/or caprolactone polyol monomer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst for olefin (co-)polymerization comprising a transition metal compound catalytic component which contains at least a titanium compound and an &agr;-olefin (co-)polymer (A) supported by the catalyst, wherein said &agr;-olefin (co-)polymer (A) has an intrinsic viscosity (&eegr;) of 15 dl/g to 100 dl/g measured in tetrahydronaphthalene at 135° C., and the content of said olefin (co-)polymer (a) is 0.01 to 5000 g for 1 g of the transition compound catalytic component.

Abstract: An olefinic resin composition having the specific range of density, melt flow rate (MFR), viscoelastic properties and melt tension is obtained. The composition comprises (A) a polyethylene, (B) an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer having the MFR of 0.1 to 10, and (C) an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer or a propylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer having the MFR of 20 to 200. When the composition is processed by calendering, its feed to the rolls and take-up from the rolls are satisfactory, and high-speed formation of sheets having high accuracy in thickness is possible. The compounding of a fire retardant and a foaming agent to the composition enables fire-retardant foamed sheets being bulky and giving a good feel to be obtained. The lamination of these sheets onto the paper substrate is suitable for wall paper.

Abstract: Provided are a propylene-ethylene block copolymer having MFR of from 0.01 to 1.0 g/10 min and comprised of (A) from 85 to 97% by weight a 25° C. xylene-insoluble fraction and (B) from 3 to 15% by weight of a 25° C. xylene-soluble fraction, wherein the fraction (A) is such that its stereospecificity index measured through 13C-NMR is at least 98.0%, its intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;] falls between 2.5 and 5.5 dl/g, and its weight-average molecular weight, Mw, measured through GPC and the content, S, of the fraction having a molecular weight of at most 104.5 therein satisfy S (wt. %)≦−5.3×10−6 Mw+7.58, and the fraction (B) is such that its ethylene unit content measured through 13C-NMR falls between 30 and 70% by weight, and its intrinsic viscosity [&eegr;] falls between 2.5 and 9.0 dl/g; and its blow-molded articles.

Abstract: A process peroxidically treats olefin polymers with di-tert-butyl peroxide in an extruder. The olefin polymers together with di-tert-butyl peroxide under an inert gas are fed to an extruder. The olefin polymers are used in a finely divided form at from 55 to 110° C. The use of peroxidically treated olefin polymers for producing moldings, fibers, films or nonwoven spunbond fabrics is described, as is a process for producing moldings, fibers, films or nonwoven spunbond fabrics.

Abstract: Blocky chlorinated polyolefins are disclosed as compatibilizers of PVC and/or CPVC resins with polyolefin elastomers. The blocky chlorinated polyolefins facilitate the dispersion of the elastomers as a dispersed phase with the proper size for impact modification of the PVC and/or CPVC. The blocky chlorinated polyolefin provides better adhesion between the elastomer and the PVC and/or CPVC providing better physical properties such as impact strength as measured by Notched Izod and variable height impact testing (VHIT) than did the randomly chlorinated polyolefins, often used as processing aids and as impact modifiers in PVC or CPVC. The differences in properties achieved with blocky chlorinated polyolefins versus randomly chlorinated polyolefins are attributed to the individual blocks of the blocky polyolefin being compatible (and/or co-crystalizable) with either the polyolefin elastomer or the PVC/CPVC resulting in better adhesion between phases.

Abstract: A process for hydrogenation of conjugated diene polymers comprises hydrogenating said polymer in the presence of hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst composition comprising: (a) at least one titanium compound represented by the following formula (a): wherein R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, represent a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an arakyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryloxy group, an alkoxy group or a carbonyl group, and Cp* represents a cyclopentadienyl group or a derivative having the formula of C5R5, and R5, which may be the same or different, represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group an aralkyl group and an aryl group; and (b) at least one silyl hydride.

Abstract: A superabsorbent resin composition comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C), wherein (A) is a superabsorbent resin, (B) is a metal compound containing at least one metal A selected from the group consisting of titanium and zirconium and (C) is a chelating agent.

Abstract: A method of continuously polymerizing a conjugated diene monomer and a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer in a hydrocarbon solvent by using an organolithium initiator, adding to the polymerization mixture a tin compound and again adding a tin compound after the polymerization mixture has been withdrawn from the polymerization vessel. The resulting diene polymers possess a significantly reduced Payne Effect and a substantial reduction (over 10%) in tan delta at 50° C. which results in tires having decreased hysteresis loss, excellent wear resistance and rolling resistance and good wet skid resistance.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising (A) a hydrolyzate or a partial condensate of an organosilane compound, or both; (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyamic acids having a hydrolyzable silyl group or carboxylic acid anhydride group, or both, and polyimides having a hydrolyzable silyl group or carboxylic acid anhydride group, or both; and (C) a chelate compound or an alkoxide compound with a metal selected from the group consisting of zirconium, titanium, and aluminum, or both the chelate compound and the alkoxide compound. The resin composition can be cured and fabricated without producing no cracks into a cured product such as a semiconductor device having a low dielectric constant, high heat resistance and moisture resistance, superior adhesion to various substrate materials, superb electrical insulation properties, and low moisture absorption.

Abstract: A heat settable, coating system of carboxyl-functional polyester resins, polyfunctional epoxy compounds and/or &bgr;-hydroxy alkyl amides, as well as further customary additives, if required. The coating system contains at least one linear carboxyl-functional polyester resin of up to 10 mol-part of isophthalic acid and at least 90 mol-parts of at least a further dicarboxylic acid from the group of aromatic dicarboxylic acids with 8 to 16 C-atoms, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids with 6 to 22 C-atoms and cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acids with 8 to 16 C-atoms, and at least 90 mol-parts of at least one branched aliphatic diol with 4 to 12 C-atoms, and up to 50 mol-parts of at least one linear aliphatic diol with 2 to 22 C-atoms and/or at least one cycloaliphatic diol with 6 to 16 C-atoms as the binder resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing polypropylene terephthalate/polyethylene terephthalate (PPT/PET) copolyester, which comprises a group of processes from (a) to (e). Process (a) comprises subjecting bis-2-hydroxyethyl terephthalate (BHET), pure terephthalic acid (PTA) and 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO) to undergo esterification reaction to produce BHET and bis-2-hydroxypropyl terephthalate (BHPT), and then subjecting BHET and BHPT to undergo copolymerization reaction. Process (b) comprises subjecting PTA and 1,3-PDO to undergo esterification reaction to produce BHPT, adding BHET, and then subjecting BHET and BHPT to undergo copolymerization reaction. Process (c) comprises subjecting BHET and BEPT to undergo copolymerization reaction. Process (d) comprises subjecting PTA, ethylene glycol (EG) and 1,3-PDO to undergo esterification reaction to produce BHET and BHPT, and then subjecting BHET and BHPT to undergo copolymerization reaction.

Abstract: A novel process for producing homopolymers and interpolymers of olefins which involves contacting an olefin and/or an olefin and at least one or more other olefin(s) under polymerization conditions with an olefin polymerization catalyst and at least one ether comprising at least one carbon-oxygen-carbon linkage (C—O—C) of the formula R1—O(—R2—O)m—R3 in amounts sufficient to reduce the electrostatic charge in the polymerization medium. Also disclosed is a process for reducing electrostatic charge in an olefin polymerization medium.

Abstract: Functionally gradient polymeric materials are formed by a process that utilizes an ascending polymerization front. A polymerization front is initiated in a reaction vessel containing a monomer solution. Additional monomers or resins are added on top of the polymerization front to maintain a substantially constant level. The composition of the monomers and/or additives are varied as they are added to the reaction vessel to form a functionally gradient polymeric material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins CH2═CHR in which R is hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl radical with 1-12 carbon atoms, comprising a titanium compound, having at least a Ti-halogen bond and an electron donor compound supported on a Mg halide, in which said electron donor compound is selected from esters of malonic acids of formula (I): wherein R1 is a C5-C20 linear or branched alkyl, a C5-C20 cycloalkyl, a C7-C20 arylalkyl or alkylaryl group; R2 and R3, equal to or different from each other, are C1-C3 alkyl, cycloalkyl. Said catalyst components when used in the polymerization of olefins, and in particular of propylene, are capable to give high yields and polymers having high insolubility in xylene.

Abstract: Group 4 metal-containing organosilicon dendrimers are described. Also described are methods for synthesizing the dendrimers. The dendrimers can be useful in several applications including as olefin polymerization and copolymerization catalysts and as silane polymerization catalysts.

Abstract: A process for producing an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer is provided in which ethylene is copolymerized with an &agr;-olefin having three or more carbons by use of an olefin polymerization catalyst at a polymerization temperature of not lower than 120° C. The olefin polymerization catalyst comprises, as constitutional components, a) a metallocene compound comprising hafnium, b) an ionizing ionic compound, and c) an organoaluminum compound, the ionizing ionic compound (b) being a compound which is capable of changing the metallocene compound (a) into a cationic form and does not further react the cationic form of the metallocene compound.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to new and novel copolymers having long chain branches formed from ethylene and at least one vinyl alicyclic monomer, to solution polymerization using certain unstrained bridged metallocene catalyst which has been found capable of forming said copolymers and to packaging material formed therefrom.

Abstract: Metallocene catalyst components having bis-fluorenyl ligands of a staggered conformation and processes for the isotactic propagation of a polymer chain from ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The catalyst components comprise bridged bis-fluorenyl metallocenes characterized by the following formula: X(FlYa)(Fl′Zb)MeQn  (1) wherein, Fl and Fl′ are fluorenyl groups which are interconnected by a structural bridge X to impart stereorigidity to the metallocene ligand, Me is a Group 3, 4, or 5 transition metal each Y is the same or different and is a hydrocarbyl or heterohydrocarbyl substittient at a distal position on the fluorenyl group, each Z is the same or different and is a hydrocarbyl or heterohydrocarbyl substituent at a distal position on the other fluorenyl group Fl′, and a and b are each independently 1 or 2.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide an olefin polymerization catalyst exhibiting excellent olefin polymerization activity and capable of producing polyolefins of excellent properties and to provide a process for olefin polymerization using this catalyst.

Abstract: The invention provides a surface active agent containing fluorine, which is a copolymer composed of several ethylenic unsaturated monomers containing a fluorinated alkyl group, a silicone chain, and a polyoxyalkylene group, and the surface loss energy of which is less than 110×10−5 mJ in an organic solvent. The copolymer of the surface active agent is soluble to water and in various organic solvents, and has a good compatibility with other ingredients used to form the coating compositions. The present surface active agent reduces the dynamic surface tension of the coating composition, and thereby, have a good foam-preventing property, coating compositions containing the present surface active agent yield coated films with uniform and smooth level surfaces without forming irregularity and striation even by coating operations at high speed and high shearing force.

Abstract: Acrylates having a high degree of halogenation, as well as polymers that include one or more mer units derived from such acrylates provide materials having tailorable optical and physical properties. The polymers find utility particularly in optical devices including optical waveguides and interconnecting devices.

Abstract: This invention is directed to high molecular weight water-soluble zwitterionic polymers derived from zwitterionic and nonionic monomer units, and to the use of the polymers in papermaking processes.

Abstract: Enantioseparation methods using chemical compounds which contain the chiral 9,11-substituted-10,11-dihydro-cinchonan skeleton (9,11-Subst.-DHC) and the precursors thereof with the 9-substituted cinchonan skeleton (9-Subst.-C) are described and discussed. The chiral compounds of the present invention are based on cinchonan derivatives containing amide structure elements which support effectively and co-operatively the enantioseparation of chiral acidic selectands involving also ion-pair and ion-exchange binding mechanism between the strong amino group of the selector and the acidic group of the selectand. The methods of enantioseparation of the present invention are related to stereoselective liquid-liquid and liquid-solid type extraction principles and fractionated crystallization employing cinchonan derivative type selectors.

Abstract: Thermosetting polymers with high temperature capability and superior oxidative stability for composite and adhesive applications are disclosed. These polymers are ideally suited for adhesives and RTM, resin film infusion, and prepreg methods to make polymer matrix, fiber reinforced composite parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the preparation of an organopolysiloxane-grafted graft copolymer of a carbon-carbon backbone chain structure which is free from the troubles due to emission of an irritative odour and instability in storage. The method comprises the steps of copolymerizing a (meth)acryloxyalkyl-terminated organopolysiloxane compound with (meth)acrylic acid or an alkyl (meth)acrylate, optionally, together with a long chain-alkyl (meth)acrylate and/or a (meth)acryloxy-terminated polyoxyalkylene compound in a solution polymerization process to give a polymer solution and subjecting the polymer solution to a catalytic hydrogenation treatment so as to completely eliminate any unpolymerized acrylic compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyfunctionally reactive polymeric substances which contain at least two structural units of the general formulae (I) and/or (II) in the molecule and whose polymer backbone linkages are C—C bonds, ether bonds, urethane bonds, amide bonds, ketone bonds or combinations thereof. The substances are useful as binders for various applications.

Abstract: A cross-linkable polymeric casting composition including an effective amount of A: an acrylic or methacrylic monomer which provides high rigidity and low color dispersion (High Abbe number) to the final product; B: a di- or polythiol compound; C: a di- or polyvinyl monomer; and optionally D: a polymerizable comonomer.

Abstract: Novel substantially random functionalized interpolymers and processes for making them are disclosed. The novel interpolymers include those prepared from ethylene and vinyl aromatic monomers such as ethylene-styrene interpolymers which are then functionalized with a variety of electrophilic and nucleophilic reagents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the condensation of compounds which carry silanol groups and have at least one unit of the general formula (III) AcEdSiO(4-c-d)/2  (III) in which A is a hydroxyl group, E is an inert radical, c is 1, 2, 3 or 4 and d is 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that c+d ≦4, in which higher molecular weight organosiloxane compounds are prepared by employing with a catalyst system comprising a catalyst which is chosen from basic alkali metal and alkaline earth metal compounds and a cocatalyst which is an at least bidentate chelating ligand and contains units of the general formula (I) N—R1—N  (I)  in which R1 is a divalent linear, cyclic and/or aromatic C1-to C30-hydrocarbon radical.